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Mike Lindell’s Drone and WMD Tech: A New Twist on Election Monitoring
The MyPillow founder, Mike Lindell, is no stranger to making headlines, and he’s done it again. On Thursday, in an attention-grabbing event, Lindell showcased his new idea to combat alleged election fraud—a move that could potentially get enthusiasts on the…
Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones
In a remarkable display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showcased its new fleet of drones, including Chinese Autel Robotics drones, to the Midland City Council members in a special meeting held Monday evening at…
House to Ban All DJI, AirMap Shutting Down Their LAANC, Lawsuit Over Drone Photos
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we have three stories for you. The first one is a concerning one: the House Bill that threatens a complete DJI ban everywhere in the country. We also have AirMap shutting…
Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City. Todd and Heather Maxon, the owners of the yard, were slapped with a lawsuit…
Summit Township Fire Department Bolsters Water Rescue Capabilities with Underwater Drone
In Jackson County, Michigan, water rescues are taking a leap into the future, thanks to an innovative underwater drone now in use by the Summit Township Fire Department. The drone was showcased in an insightful demonstration led by firefighters Joseph…
Grand Rapids Neighborhood Calls for Pause on Police Drone Purchase
The West Grand Neighborhood Organization of Grand Rapids has called for a halt on the local police department’s intention to acquire police drones. Despite endorsing the concept of drone usage by the police, the organization’s primary concern lies with the…
Drone delivery startup Zipline sees its valuation surge to $4.2 billion.
In a recent filing, drone delivery company Zipline disclosed a $330 million Series F financing round in April, which is notable in a market where few startups have managed to secure funding at such elevated valuations. Based in South San…
Zipline Unveils Next-Gen Platform 2 Drone to Boost Aerial Delivery for Millions
Drone delivery pioneer, Zipline, revealed its latest aircraft, Platform 2, on Wednesday. Platform 2 combines fixed-wing flight with hovering propellers, allowing a small “droid” to lower packages from 330 feet onto driveways, sidewalks, or other open areas. Since 2016, the…
Grand Rapids Police Department Drafts Drone Rules for Public Safety Use
This month, the Grand Rapids Police Department plans to propose a draft set of rules regarding the use of police drones, which will most likely pave the way for a purchase request in the near future. According to Police Chief…
New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department
When it comes to making arrests and finding missing people, the police in Flushing Township, Michigan, will soon have a new tool at their disposal in the form of a DJI Matrice 30 Thermal police drone. At its meeting on…
Michigan state court rules out local drone ordinances in favor of federal and state legislation
The Court of Appeals for the State of Michigan has decided in support of the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), such as remote-controlled aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The decision upholds federal and state laws over local drone ordinances. The…
Drone Act of 2022 criminalizes dangerous use of drones
The Drone Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill pushed by four representatives, aims to criminalize the dangerous use of drones. Activities that are already illegal under current laws and regulations. Under the provisions of the Drone Act of 2022, people…